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Magnetic Press (2022), Edition: 1, 160 pages
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Classic Literature. Fiction. Mystery. HTML: Known as the French counterpart to Sherlock Holmes, Arsene Lupin is a dashing master criminal who has his own strong code of ethics when it comes to plying his trade. In this story, adapted from a Lupin tale penned for the stage, Lupin finds himself at the center of an unusual romance..
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LibraryThing member mysterymax
Have finished Arsene Lupin Gentleman Thief, part of my boxed set of Lupin stories. They are quite fun. Maurice LeBlanc was called the French Conan Doyle and like Doyle, his stories were published in a magazine. He was awarded the Legion d'honneur for his services to literature before he died in
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1941. Like Doyle, he wrote other stories and books that did not feature Lupin. Lupin was not a detective. Instead he was a thief. A brave, honorable and chivalrous thief, but a thief none the less. Show Less
LibraryThing member alv
Each of the independent stories hinges on a delightfully concocted rocambolesque chaining of events. Light and fun. I only regret having got acquainted to M. Lupin so late in life!
LibraryThing member todnarut
A much loved childhood series. My parents apparently did not quite approve of the "gentleman thief." While they lined my bookshelf with the many adventures of Sherlock Holmes, I never received a single volume of Arsene Lupin. To get my fix, I had to have to live off the kindness of classmates,
My fixation may well have been spurred in resistance to parental control, but to my nine-year old eyes, Lupin was infinitely more suave and charming than the eccentric and not always likable Holmes. All the more pity it was then, to re-encounter the stories years later, post-college. Leblanc lacked Doyle's gift with constructing clever logic puzzles and making keen observations. Lupin's theatrics therefore came across as merely superficial, and the plot felt more contrived.
Still. First love dies hard. So, 4 stars for old time's sake.
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wolfing down chapters during recess and lunch periods. On occasions, I'd smuggle the illicit material home; reading under the threat of discovery made the experience all the more thrilling.My fixation may well have been spurred in resistance to parental control, but to my nine-year old eyes, Lupin was infinitely more suave and charming than the eccentric and not always likable Holmes. All the more pity it was then, to re-encounter the stories years later, post-college. Leblanc lacked Doyle's gift with constructing clever logic puzzles and making keen observations. Lupin's theatrics therefore came across as merely superficial, and the plot felt more contrived.
Still. First love dies hard. So, 4 stars for old time's sake.
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LibraryThing member cmbohn
This one was lots of fun. It makes an interesting comparison with Raffles. This one was more fun to me as I found Lupin a more likable character than Raffles. Not always believable, but still great fun. My favorite story was "The Queen's Necklace." I liked the introduction of Sherlock Holmes.
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LibraryThing member jeb1981
A highly entertaining introduction to Arsene Lupin. My only complaint with this particular translated edition is that it does not appear to have been edited... there are some embarrassing typos and other errors throughout the text. Still, quite a fun read.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This was a great read. A funny mystery story where the protagonist is actually the bad guy. I loved the Holmlock Shears joke. Everytime I read that name I laughed out loud.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This was a great read. A funny mystery story where the protagonist is actually the bad guy. I loved the Holmlock Shears joke. Everytime I read that name I laughed out loud.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This was a great read. A funny mystery story where the protagonist is actually the bad guy. I loved the Holmlock Shears joke. Everytime I read that name I laughed out loud.
LibraryThing member Rosa.Mill
This was a great read. A funny mystery story where the protagonist is actually the bad guy. I loved the Holmlock Shears joke. Everytime I read that name I laughed out loud.
LibraryThing member wealhtheowwylfing
The infamous thief Arsene Lupin is a sort of Scarlet Pimpernel crossed with Moriarty. It's a short, fast-paced detective story told from the investigator's perspective. Unfortunately, Lupin's identity is clear very early in the book, and the investigating is of the most rudimentry sort. Eventually
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we meet Lupin's gang, who I like best of everyone in the book, and the love interest, who I don't like at all. Show Less
LibraryThing member Garrison0550
Hello? Is anybody here? Anybody?
Wow.
Okay so now I'm thinking, what's the point of leaving a review? None, I guess. But then I do have the place all to myself, nice! Man, I'm going back here whenever I need a break. It's so quiet, I almost hate to leave...
Wow.
Okay so now I'm thinking, what's the point of leaving a review? None, I guess. But then I do have the place all to myself, nice! Man, I'm going back here whenever I need a break. It's so quiet, I almost hate to leave...
LibraryThing member katcoviello
Amusing. Good to procrastinate cleaning rooms.
LibraryThing member verbafacio
I have a real fondness for wacky caper fiction, and the adventures of Arsene Lupin definitely do not disappoint. Lupin is a complicated, gallantly roguish gentleman theif who is willing to go to extreme lengths to win his quarry. The book is grouped into half a dozen separate tales, in which he
This is an absolute must read for those who love a good detective tale.
In the public domain -- available at Project Gutenberg and DailyLit.
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finds love, tangles with two cunning detectives (including Sherlock Holmes!), escapes from prison, and solves murders.This is an absolute must read for those who love a good detective tale.
In the public domain -- available at Project Gutenberg and DailyLit.
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LibraryThing member ben_a
Read the first two stories, then stopped. Perhaps more winning in the original French.
LibraryThing member rakerman
Overall an entertaining book and a great introduction to the character of Arsène Lupin.
Really enjoyed the subtlety of Chapter 18,
unfortunately the subsequent bluntness of Chapter 19 detracts from it.
The duel of wits in Chapter 19 could have used a bit more cloaking and subtlety.
The final close of
Unabridged audiobook:
Well read by Phoebe Judge as part of the Phoebe Reads a Mystery podcast.
There is a roll-in intro for each chapter (every chapter is a separate podcast episode).
Really enjoyed the subtlety of Chapter 18,
unfortunately the subsequent bluntness of Chapter 19 detracts from it.
The duel of wits in Chapter 19 could have used a bit more cloaking and subtlety.
The final close of
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the story arc in the concluding chapters is very satisfying.Unabridged audiobook:
Well read by Phoebe Judge as part of the Phoebe Reads a Mystery podcast.
There is a roll-in intro for each chapter (every chapter is a separate podcast episode).
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LibraryThing member hhornblower
It's a fairly fun read, but not really that interesting. I enjoyed it, but as for the wildly held comparisons to Sherlock Holmes; the story just isn't in the same league. I may try a few more stories, but I may just go and re-watch the French TV version again (which was much more exciting).
LibraryThing member Amzzz
Can the prolific thief Arsene Lupin pull off another robbery, even while his pursuers are determined to catch him? This was an enjoyable read which kept me guessing and predicting!
LibraryThing member AliceAnna
Solid old school mystery.
LibraryThing member lostinalibrary
I had heard of Maurice Leblanc’s Arsene Lupin novels but, for some reason, I had never read one so when I saw this book available on Edelweiss+, I jumped at the chance to remedy that oversight. I am so glad I did. Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Thief gathers together the first novellas in the series and
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what a fun read it is. Lupin is an extremely charming and likeable character, a thief with principles and the tales were full of twists and turns and red herrings enough to fill an ocean. And added bonus - the gorgeous.illustrations by Vincent Mallie, both black and white and coloured complemented the stories beautifully. Loved it! Show Less
LibraryThing member TomDonaghey
Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Burglar (1907, English Translation 1910) (Lupin #1) by Maurice Leblanc. This is a collection of short stories written between 1905 and 1907, then collected in book form. Long a mainstream hit in France (even leading to an excellent cable show “Lupin” from a few years
This collection, which starts with his capture by the French police when he first arrives in America, through a brilliant robbery he commits only because he has alerted the property’s owner of exactly when he will do it, and a final tale featuring Lupin vs. Sherlock Holmes, contains the essential elements of style, panache, daring and humor that the ensuing novel abound with, never disappointing the reader.
Always witty, fearless and one step ahead of everyone, this collection of short stories reads like a well defined novel and is as good today as it was more than 100 years ago.Did I mention the robbery he commits occurs when he is imprisoned?
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back) this collection may feel just slightly dated, yet still clever and innovative in so many other ways that it warrants a look.This collection, which starts with his capture by the French police when he first arrives in America, through a brilliant robbery he commits only because he has alerted the property’s owner of exactly when he will do it, and a final tale featuring Lupin vs. Sherlock Holmes, contains the essential elements of style, panache, daring and humor that the ensuing novel abound with, never disappointing the reader.
Always witty, fearless and one step ahead of everyone, this collection of short stories reads like a well defined novel and is as good today as it was more than 100 years ago.Did I mention the robbery he commits occurs when he is imprisoned?
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LibraryThing member srms.reads
4.5/5
“Arsene Lupin, the man of a thousand disguises: in turn a chauffeur, a tenor, a bookmaker, a young boy; a teen, an old man, a commercial traveler, a Russian physician, a Spanish bullfighter….”
Admittedly, the first time I heard of Arsene Lupin was when the character and his adventures
“His portrait? How could I describe him? Twenty times I have seen Arsene Lupin, and twenty times a different person has appeared to me …or rather, the same person from which twenty mirrors would have returned as many distorted images, each one having its own particular look, its own unique shape, its own gesture, its own silhouette and character.”
I had so much fun reading about Lupin and his numerous disguises, his creative methods of committing crimes and his besting the shrewd Detective Ganimard at every opportunity he gets. It is difficult to individually describe these stories without giving too much away but the narrative follows Lupin as he is arrested, escapes from prison and proceeds to con multiple victims (and is also duped by one of his marks in one rare instance) all the while evading capture by the authorities . I enjoyed most of the stories and my personal favorites were ”The Escape of Arsene Lupin”, “The Seven of Hearts” and “Madam Imbert’s Safe”. In addition to these stories, I must mention the final story in this collection in which we see our "gentleman thief" pitted against a ‘great English detective’!
Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Thief by Maurice Leblanc (edited by Mike Kennedy) is truly an enjoyable read! The illustrations (both black-and-white and full-color) by Vincent Mallié are absolutely wonderful and perfectly complement the narrative which flows smoothly.(The illustrations reminded me of Herge's Tintin books which I still love to read!) Fans of Sherlock Holmes would definitely enjoy these stories.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
“Arsene Lupin, the man of a thousand disguises: in turn a chauffeur, a tenor, a bookmaker, a young boy; a teen, an old man, a commercial traveler, a Russian physician, a Spanish bullfighter….”
Admittedly, the first time I heard of Arsene Lupin was when the character and his adventures
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were referenced in the Netflix show Lupin. This collection covers nine interrelated stories (though they are just as good as standalone) revolving around the “gentleman thief” and his exploits and is a perfect introduction for new readers like me. Originally written in 1907, by author Maurice Leblanc, these are straightforward mysteries/adventures with intriguing plots, loads of humor and a very interesting main character. As Lupin’s “historiographer”(who also serves as narrator for some of the stories) states,“His portrait? How could I describe him? Twenty times I have seen Arsene Lupin, and twenty times a different person has appeared to me …or rather, the same person from which twenty mirrors would have returned as many distorted images, each one having its own particular look, its own unique shape, its own gesture, its own silhouette and character.”
I had so much fun reading about Lupin and his numerous disguises, his creative methods of committing crimes and his besting the shrewd Detective Ganimard at every opportunity he gets. It is difficult to individually describe these stories without giving too much away but the narrative follows Lupin as he is arrested, escapes from prison and proceeds to con multiple victims (and is also duped by one of his marks in one rare instance) all the while evading capture by the authorities . I enjoyed most of the stories and my personal favorites were ”The Escape of Arsene Lupin”, “The Seven of Hearts” and “Madam Imbert’s Safe”. In addition to these stories, I must mention the final story in this collection in which we see our "gentleman thief" pitted against a ‘great English detective’!
Arsene Lupin, Gentleman Thief by Maurice Leblanc (edited by Mike Kennedy) is truly an enjoyable read! The illustrations (both black-and-white and full-color) by Vincent Mallié are absolutely wonderful and perfectly complement the narrative which flows smoothly.(The illustrations reminded me of Herge's Tintin books which I still love to read!) Fans of Sherlock Holmes would definitely enjoy these stories.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Diamond Book Distributors for the digital review copy. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.
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LibraryThing member electrascaife
A series of exploits told by the gentleman burglar himself (and then retold via the narrator/his friend), in which he pulls off impressive thefts in cool disguises, cleverly eludes the coppers at every turn, and charms the heck out of everyone around him. Think Sherlock Holmes, but on the other
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side of the crime, and French. In other words, this one was a hoot. Definitely recommended. Show Less
LibraryThing member wvlibrarydude
Intrigued after watching season 1 of Lupin, I decided to read the first collection of stories. A fun read. I particularly enjoyed The Arrest of Arsene Lupin, The Queen's Necklace, Madame Imbert's Safe, and Sherlock Holmes Arrives Too Late.
It was helpful to listen to the audiobook read by Mark
It was helpful to listen to the audiobook read by Mark
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Meadows on Hoopla. I am not fluent in French, so the names baffle me when reading. I read and listened depending on the story. Show Less
Subjects
Awards
Haycraft Queen Cornerstones (1907)
Julian Symons' 100 Best Crime Stories (1907 — 1907)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
1907
1921
Physical description
160 p.; 11 inches
ISBN
1951719476 / 9781951719470
Local notes
An omnibus collection of the first 9 novellas about Arsene Lupin, a charming thief and master of disguises.
This illustrated edition features dozens of black-and-white and full-colour illustrations and plates including numerous two-page spreads.
This illustrated edition features dozens of black-and-white and full-colour illustrations and plates including numerous two-page spreads.